# Elf Cam vs shElfAR

The clearest difference is rating: Elf Cam at 4.5 against shElfAR's 3.0. Elf Cam also leads on ratings volume (7K vs 3) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). shElfAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elf Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. shElfAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elf Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elf Cam has 7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Elf Cam's written reviews are positive against 0% of shElfAR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elf Cam | shElfAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-cam-santas-elf-tracker/id1540065832/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfar/id1617076910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **20.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 172 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scibble LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871451542) | [web-engineer](https://appshunter.io/developer/978525310) |

## What reviewers say

### Elf Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-cam-santas-elf-tracker/id1540065832)

Create magical videos of Santa's elf causing mischief in your home. Customize your elf, place it in scenes, and add special effects to make it look like it was caught on camera. Share the festive fun with family and friends.

**Highlights:** Create elf sighting videos, Customize elf appearance, Place elf in home scenes, Add special camera effects, Save and share videos, Easy Christmas magic for families

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock ElfCam | $1.99 | per year |
| Unlock ElfCam | $2.99 | per year |
| Unlock ElfCam | $3.99 | per year |
| Unlock Elf Cam. Record & share | $3.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Pass | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlock App | $3.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $7.99 | per year |
| Extra Animations and Filters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎄 Brings Christmas magic to life
- 🤩 Fun and engaging for kids
- 👍 Easy to use app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required to use app
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited customization options
- 🤖 Unrealistic elf animations
- 🤔 Doesn't match real-life elf

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues
- App crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- More elf outfit options
- Ability to use multiple elves
- Free trial period
- Improved scanning and tracking


### shElfAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shelfar/id1617076910)

Explore and interact with a personalized AR elf. Choose from a catalog of poses and dances, customize its appearance, and capture photos to share.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality experience, AR elf catalog of poses and dances, Customizable elf clothing, Snap, save, and share photos, Growing catalog of content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elf Cam free?

Elf Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is shElfAR free?

shElfAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Elf Cam or shElfAR?

Elf Cam is rated higher. Elf Cam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while shElfAR averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Elf Cam or shElfAR have ads?

Elf Cam shows ads; shElfAR does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*